Tender Herb-Packed Meatballs (Beef or Turkey)

• Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 12 mins | Yield: ~20 meatballs

• Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey

  • 2 Large eggs

  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs

  • 1 bunch Curly parsley, finely chopped

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 1 tsp Adobo seasoning

  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

  • ½ Yellow onion & 3 cloves garlic, finely diced and sautéed until golden

• Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients by hand until just mixed (do not overwork).

  2. Use a small ice cream scoop to form uniform 1-inch balls.

  3. Pan-Sear: Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Brown meatballs on all sides (3–4 mins per side).

     Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.

  4. Note: Leave the interior slightly undercooked if you plan to finish simmering them in a warm sauce like pesto or marinara.